Indian Village Directory
Mahichala Village
Mahichala is an inhabited village in Junagarh Tahasil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. Its Census village code is 423794, the Census 2011 record lists 2,584 people in 682 households and the reported area is 983 hectares. The local references include Mahichala Gram Panchayat, Junagarh CD Block and the nearest town reference is Junagarh at about 15 km.
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Quick answer: Mahichala is a village in Junagarh Tahasil, Kalahandi district, Odisha, India. The available record shows Census village code 423794 and 2,584 people in 682 households.
Village Code423794
Population2,584
Households682
Area983 hectares
Nearest TownJunagarh
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Mahichala
- Census Village Code
- 423794
- State
- Odisha
- State Census Code
- 21
- District
- Kalahandi
- District Census Code
- 395
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Junagarh
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03166
- CD Block
- Junagarh
- Gram Panchayat
- Mahichala
- Households
- 682
- Population
- 2,584
- Male Population
- 1,265
- Female Population
- 1,319
- Sex Ratio
- 1,042.69
- Area
- 983 hectares
- Area
- 9.83 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Junagarh
- Nearest Town Distance
- 15 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 766023
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Mahichala at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,584 people, 983 hectares of reported area and Junagarh as the nearest town reference for Mahichala, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
CD BlockJunagarh
Gram PanchayatMahichala
- Mahichala falls under Junagarh Tahasil in Kalahandi district, Odisha.
- The Census village code is 423794.
- The record lists 2,584 people living in 682 households.
- The reported village area is 983 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Junagarh.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
- Banking Context
- Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density262.87 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.79 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share18.81%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share17.8%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share97.9%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Mahichala in the official administrative record. Census village code 423794, Mahichala Gram Panchayat and Junagarh CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 21
- District Census Code
- 395
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03166
- Village Census Code
- 423794
- CD Block Code
- 0262
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 14
- CD Block Name
- Junagarh
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Mahichala
Location and Distance
Junagarh is the nearest town listed for Mahichala, about 15 km away. Bhawanipatna is listed as the district headquarters at about 41 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Junagarh
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 15 km
- District Headquarter
- Bhawanipatna
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 41 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Junagarh
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 15 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Junagarh
- Distance within State/UT
- 15 km
- Nearest Town
- Junagarh
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 15 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 983 hectares
- Area
- 9.83 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,584 people in 682 households, with 1,265 male residents and 1,319 female residents. The average household size is 3.79, and SC share is 18.81% and ST share is 17.8% for Mahichala. Population density works out to about 262.87 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 682
- Total Population
- 2,584
- Male Population
- 1,265
- Female Population
- 1,319
- Sex Ratio
- 1,042.69
- Average Household Size
- 3.79
- SC Population
- 486
- SC Male Population
- 217
- SC Female Population
- 269
- SC Population Share
- 18.81
- ST Population
- 460
- ST Male Population
- 223
- ST Female Population
- 237
- ST Population Share
- 17.8
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Mahichala list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
- Government Secondary School
- Available
- Government Secondary School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Mahichala. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 2
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 2
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Veterinary Hospital Count
- 1
- Veterinary Hospital Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Veterinary Hospital Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Mahichala include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 1.76 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Mahichala include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Sub Post Office
- Available
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Private Courier Facility
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- National Highway
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Mahichala include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Mahichala is reported as 14 hours per day in summer and 16 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 14 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 16 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 14 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 16 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 14 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 16 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 14 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 16 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Mahichala show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Rice, net sown area is 755.76 hectares and irrigated land is 739.65 hectares (97.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Manufacturers Commodities First
- Rice
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 137.14
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 87.99 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 0.35 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 755.76
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 16.11 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 739.65
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 739.65 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Count
- 1
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Mahichala
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- More than 10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 2
- Banks in Matched Records
- 2
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
| Device Type | Records | Share |
| ATM |
1 |
50% |
| CRM |
1 |
50% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
| Bank | Records | Share |
| State Bank of India |
1 |
50% |
| Idbi Bank Limited |
1 |
50% |
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
| State Bank of India |
ATM |
766023 |
Kalahandi |
Junagarh |
Mathura |
District Kalahandi Mathura Main Road, Kalahandi, Odisha, 766023 |
| Idbi Bank Limited |
CRM |
766023 |
Kalahandi |
Junagarh |
Baldhiamal |
Kalahandi Idbi Bank Ltd, Baldiamal, Via-Mahichala, Junagarh, Kalahandi, Kalahandi, Odisha, 766023 |
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mahichala village located?
Mahichala is in Junagarh Tahasil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India.
Which district is Mahichala village in?
Mahichala village is in Kalahandi district.
Which state is Mahichala village in?
Mahichala village is in Odisha.
Which tahasil is Mahichala under?
Mahichala comes under Junagarh Tahasil. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Mahichala?
The Census village code of Mahichala is 423794.
Which Gram Panchayat is Mahichala under?
Mahichala is listed under Mahichala Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Junagarh.
What is the population of Mahichala village?
The village record lists 2,584 people and 682 households for Mahichala.
How many households are in Mahichala village?
The village record lists 682 households for Mahichala.
What is the male and female population of Mahichala?
The record lists 1,265 male residents and 1,319 female residents for Mahichala.
What is the sex ratio of Mahichala village?
The sex ratio of Mahichala is 1,042.69 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Mahichala village?
The reported geographical area of Mahichala is 983 hectares.
What is the population density of Mahichala village?
The approximate population density of Mahichala is 262.87 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Mahichala?
The nearest town listed for Mahichala is Junagarh, about 15 km away.
How far is Mahichala from the district headquarters?
Mahichala is about 41 km from Bhawanipatna, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Mahichala from the sub-district headquarters?
Mahichala is about 15 km from Junagarh, the tahasil headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Mahichala?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Mahichala.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Mahichala?
For Mahichala, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Rice, net sown area is 755.76 hectares and irrigated land is 739.65 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Mahichala?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Mahichala. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.